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This group is understood to include members of international sporting federations, anti-doping officals and the media.

They were joined by Jacques Rogge, the IOC president, who used the Docklands Light Railway to get out to Stratford, where most of the events are taking place.

Last week Mr Rogge, who is understood to be staying at the Hilton on Park Lane, was whisked into London via in the Games Lane from Heathrow. His chauffeur-driven BMW was accompanied by five police outriders.

According to Transport for London sources other officials have been following Mr Rogge’s example as have athletes who have been keen to experience the tube.

In all 30 miles of Games Lanes have been created, with their use being monitored in the Transport for London traffic control centre.

“As we promised, Games Lanes on the ORN are operating flexibly and some will remain open to all traffic if demand from vehicles carrying athletes, officials and media is low and journey time reliability targets are being met,” a Transport for London spokesman said.

“Every Games Lane has variable message signs to make it clear to drivers whether or not the Games Lane is in use.

Trains into the capital were far quieter than normal suggesting that companies were allowing staff to work remotely.

A Transport for London spokesman said the morning rush hour on the first “working day” of the Games had gone well.

With a surge of Olympics passengers expected, Transport for London has urged commuters to alter their normal travel behaviour

Many companies have changed shift patterns in consultation with TfL. The way has been led by Whitehall, which is allowing thousands of staff to work from home, in a programme known as Operation Step Change.